Backend (Scala) Engineer

• • • PLEASE READ FIRST • • • • We can NOT provide sponsorship or work C2C. W2 only. • This is a contract-to-hire opportunity through CDW working for our end client. The position converts to perm employment with the client after 6 months. • 100% remote (Central time zone business hours) JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who either has Scala experience or is eager to grow into it from a solid foundation in Java, Kotlin, Haskell, or PySpark/Spark. What You’ll Do • Design, build, and maintain performant and scalable backend services in Scala (with support and mentoring if transitioning). • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape architectural decisions and technical strategy. • Write clean, testable, and efficient code with a focus on functional paradigms. • Help evolve our data pipeline or backend platform, depending on your background. • Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and technical discussions. Our Tech Stack • Languages: Scala (primary), Java, Kotlin, Python • Frameworks/Libraries: Akka, Play, Spark, Cats, Kafka • Tools: GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Grafana, CI/CD pipelines Who You Are You are NOT required to be a Scala expert on Day 1 — we’re happy to help you grow into it. Minimum Qualifications (any of the following): • 3+ years of backend development experience in Java, Kotlin, or Scala. • OR 2+ years of experience in data engineering using Spark (PySpark or Scala). • OR solid functional programming experience in Haskell or similar languages. • Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or stream processing is a plus. • Comfortable with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud-native workflows.